Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe

ISBN: 1637742711

Author: Imara, Nia

Condition: New

National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in ScienceA stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and artWhat is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In Painting the Cosmos, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it.In this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanitys ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with spectacular full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world-particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists-this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos.From the Big Bang to life on other planets-while also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy-with Imaras guiding expertise, readers will explore:The limits of objectivity in understanding reality The role of harmony and rhythm in the universe and art How light functions as a storyteller How scientists and artists help us see the invisible-from black holes to marginalized experiences The possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligencePainting the Cosmos will captivate and inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined.